ST. BERNADETTE’S PARENT CLUB, supported by the School Commission, strives to bring our families, our parish, and our school together as one community. Every parent and guardian belongs to Parent Club, and together we make a difference.
Through generosity, shared time, and school spirit, Parent Club leads events like cultural dinners, our Autumn Carnival, the Jog-A-Thon, and the Read-A-Thon. In addition to raising funds to support our school, these traditions build memories, create new connections, and show the strength of our Panther family.
LATEST NEWS
Please join us for our first ever Crockpot Cook-Off!
This is coming up fast y’all! 7 people have entered to compete, and we could use more! Contestants will bring their chili, soup or other crock pot meal to the Parish Hall on Thursday November 12th for our community to sample. Everyone will vote on their favorite, and the winner will bring home $100 and the (soon to be coveted) Golden Spoon Trophy!
Not only will there be chili and some friendly competition, but also crafts, Football on the big screen, and cozy St. Bernadette vibes for all.
Do you have your recipe ready? Sign up to be a contestant here.
Other upcoming events
Wednesday 12/16: Bake Sale at the Holiday Concert
Before and after our students delight us all with their musical talent, please purchase some homemade baked goods at our Bake Sale. Sign up to bring items here. (Coming soon. Also please remember: all items must be homemade and nut-free.)
Sunday 1/31: Pancake breakfast, open house and the beginning of Catholic Schools Week
Just so you can save the date!
Saturday 4/17: St. Bernadette Auction/Gala
St. Bernadette hasn’t had an auction for 11 years, and we are ready to bring it back! This is going to be so fun, but it’s also going to be a TON of work. Please help us make this our best fundraiser of the year! To find out how you can help, visit our sign up genius, attend our next Parent Club meeting on Monday December 7th, or email Parent club at: parentclub@stbernadettesea.org.
Please find our November meeting minutes here!
Thank you everyone!
GENERAL INFO
Meetings
Every St. Bernadette parent and guardian is part of Parent Club—you already belong! We invite you to join our monthly meetings where we connect, share ideas, and help plan our school events and fundraisers.
If you can’t make a meeting but would still like to be involved, you can explore volunteer opportunities and upcoming events any time HERE. Your presence, whether in person or through your support, makes a meaningful difference to our students and our school.
UPCOMING PARENT CLUB MEETINGS
Parent Club meetings are on the first Monday of every month (unless that Monday is a holiday–then the meeting is on the following Monday.) Attendees receive 1 volunteer hour for their participation. Virtual attendance is welcome! Email parentclub@stbernadettesea.org for the Zoom link. (No meeting in July.)
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- Monday, December 7th, 6PM
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- Bake sale sign-ups
- Continue working on Winter/Spring events (Catholic schools week, Raffle, Read-a-thon, etc.)
- Get serious about Gala/Auction planning
- Monday, January 4th, 6PM
Parent Club Events
Our school events wouldn’t happen without our amazing coordinators and volunteer helpers! Check out our current event needs HERE.
Already attended a meeting or helped out at an event? Remember to log your volunteer hours here to track your time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Chili Cook-off, 11/12
- Catholic Schools Week: 1/31-2/5
- Read-a-thon: 2/11-3/11
- Auction/Gala: 4/17
Volunteer Commitments
VOLUNTEER HOURS
St. Bernadette families are required per the enrollment contract to volunteer 30 hours of service to the school or parish (this includes church and CYO Athletics volunteering). Hours not completed are billed at $30 per hour at the end of May.
- Sign Up to Volunteer HERE
- Submit volunteer hours (scroll to bottom for form.)
- Additional on campus volunteer roles can be found here.
- NOTE: All volunteer hours must be made in SERVICE HOURS. We are thankful for all donations and procured items. However, unless noted, donations, procurement items such as raffle prizes, are not to substitute for volunteer service hours. Time spent procuring or soliciting donations do count towards service hours, but the value of procured or donated gifts are not considered in the recording of any volunteer time.
- Questions? Email parentclub@stbernadettesea.org
FUNDRAISING COMMITMENTS
Families are committed to the following fundraisers:
- Jog-A-Thon (September, $200)
- Raffle Ticket Sale (January/February, $120)
- Read-A-Thon (Feb/March, $200)
Each family must raise the required minimum amount for these three fundraisers. Amounts not raised are billed to the family’s account by the next month.
VIRTUS SAFETY TRAINING – ONLINE
Volunteers working directly in the school or with students must complete a VIRTUS Safety Training, that is accessible online at no cost. Take the course and learn more here: https://stbernadettesea.org/volunteer-information/
- Thinking of going on a class fieldtrip? You need Virtus Training.
- Thinking of helping a teacher in class? You need Virtus Training.
- Participating in a class party where you’ll interact with students? You need Virtus Training.
- Volunteering to coach or assistant coach a sport with CYO Athletics? You need Virtus Training.
- Volunteering at an event where you’ll be interacting with students? You need Virtus Training.
2026-2027 PARENT CLUB LEADERSHIP
St. Bernadette Parents and guardians can serve in Leadership Roles as an Executive member, Event chair, or in General Membership capacity. Regardless, all Parents and Guardians of St. Bernadette students are part of Parent Club and are invited to attend meetings to stay up to date on school events and participate in decision making.
Parent Club members in leadership roles adhere to St. Bernadette Parish School values and mission, attend monthly meetings, and assist in Parent club sponsored events. Members in Executive roles often contribute beyond 25 volunteer commitment hours.
2026-2027 Membership Leadership:
*President: Kristina Eastham
*VP & Fundraising Chair: OPEN
*Secretary: Sarah Childs
*Treasurer: Maniqua Sanchez + EO
*Volunteer Coordinator: OPEN
*Community Coordinator: Annie Keinath
Hospitality Coordinators: Amber B & Kiarra Witcher
Auction Chairs: Maniqua, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN
The Bite of Bernadette Chairs (1-7): OPEN
General Membership:
Chantelle Dominguez
Jeannette Tobin
Sr. Margarita Hernandez
OPEN SEAT
OPEN SEAT
OPEN SEAT
To serve in leadership please, fill out this form. Questions? Please email: parentclub@stbernadettesea.org.
PARENT CLUB FAQS
What is required of a Chair/Co-Chair?
Chairs & Co-Chairs take on the lead role in planning an event. Parent Club supports the chairs to help carry out planning activities, needs and recruitment of volunteers. Chairs are essential leaders who bring new ideas and vision to event planning. Chairs and Co-chairs work along side the Fundraising Chair and commit to organizing and leading planning meetings and to day of event operations.
I’m interested in being part of a Committee or a Planning Team. What does this entail?
We encourage all families to join a committee. Committees focus on one particular event for the year. Committees and Planning Teams work together to organize the event from planning to execution. Chairs and Co-Chairs collaborate with Committee and core Planning Team members. Together they work to delegate logistic tasks such as Set Up, Break Down, Decorations, Supplies, Admissions, Raffles, Service and other specific event needs.
Being part of a Committee or a Planning team is a great opportunity to make new friendships with other families and create memorable experiences for our students and community!
How many hours do I get for volunteering as a Chair, Co-Chair or Committee/Planning team member?
Volunteers receive the number of hours they volunteer.
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- Chairs and Co-Chairs of larger events, like cultural dinners, typically spend 15 or more hours in planning, meetings and running the event itself. They’ll often receive 15 or more hours.
- This varies for a Chair or Co-Chair who leads a smaller event with minimal time commitment–like our Easter Egg Hunt that lasts 1 hour. These Chairs and Co-Chairs may spend 6-8 hours planning and organizing, and receive 8-10 hours after set up and running the event.
- Committee and Planning team members hours vary–it can be a role that requires 10 hours (in planning, cooking, and/or serving at an event) or can be as little as 5 hours (in attending meetings and doing set up and break down of tables and chairs).
Can I participate via Zoom?
Yes, families can participate in monthly meetings via zoom. Some guidelines: Zoom participants must remain on mute and direct questions or comments to the chat box for meeting moderator. During comment segments, participants can unmute and raise hands to take turns to speak. Families who attend Parent Club meetings receive 1 volunteer hour for their presence. Families must sign in to record their attendance.
To see Parent Club By Laws, view this document.
